Henry IV casting announcement

Henry IV Part I: Royal Shakespeare Theatre: 18 March – 6 September 2014 Live from Stratford-upon-Avon cinema screening: Wednesday 14 May 2014

Henry IV Part II:
Royal Shakespeare Theatre: 28 March – 6 September 2014
Live from Stratford-upon-Avon cinema screening: Wednesday 18 June 2014

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Gregory Doran

Casting is announced for Gregory Doran's productions of Henry IV Parts I & II which play in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from March 2014 with a double press day on Wednesday 16 April, before transferring to Newcastle Theatre Royal, embarking on a UK tour and transferring to London's Barbican.

Several of the cast and all of the creative team for these productions were also part of Doran's recent production of Richard II. The production is designed by Stephen Brimson Lewis with lighting by Tim Mitchell. The music is composed by Paul Englishby with sound by Martin Slavin. The Movement director is Mike Ashcroft and the Fight director is Terry King.

The Company is also offering another unique opportunity to schools across the UK to experience both productions in the classroom; Henry IV Part I in June 2014 and Henry IV Part II in July 2014. As the first theatre company to broadcast its work to schools the RSC reached over 34,000 students with its opening streaming of Richard II in November which included a live Q&A hosted by Konnie Huq with David Tennant and Gregory Doran.

This hugely popular initiative is made possible through collaboration with Ravensbourne College. Alongside the webcast, the RSC will create an extensive package of online resources for use by teachers and students in the classroom, both in the lead up to the broadcast and for use as follow up materials afterwards.

Schools wanting to sign up for streaming direct to the classroom should also visit onscreen.rsc.org.uk/

The £5 ticket scheme for 16 – 25 year olds gives access to £5 tickets for all RSC productions whether we are performing in Stratford-upon-Avon, London or on tour. Tickets can be booked in advance on the phone, online or in person with some available for sale on the day of the performance. The scheme is supported by Project Partner, BP.

The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GASTBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

'Live from Stratford-upon-Avon' is generously supported by CHK Charities Limited, Sidney E. Frank Foundation and The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation as part of Japan400.

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